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100 Authors to Watch for 2025: Blaque Diamond

Aspiring Authors Magazine proudly spotlights Blaque Diamond as one of our "100 Authors to Watch for 2025"—an author whose powerful voice and transformative storytelling are creating waves in both literature and advocacy.

Blaque Diamond is a multi-award-winning author, social worker, parent coach, and podcast host who writes with rare authenticity and a commitment to making a difference. Her works, ranging from children’s literature (the beloved Stacey F. series) to her gripping memoir (In My Mother’s House) and unflinching psychological thriller (The Ha “BITCHual” Liar), are united by a common mission: to turn lived pain into purposeful storytelling. Through her books, she brings to light issues such as foster care, adoption, trauma, healing, and the daily realities of resilience and hope.

Her literary achievements include the Langston Hughes Excellence in Literature Award, the Indie Author Legacy Awards Community Champion Legendary Honoree, the Beyond the Abuse Lifetime Achievement Award, and the African American Author Award (2015 & 2016). Blaque Diamond’s work and advocacy have been featured by PBS, WJZ-TV, WEAA 88.9 FM, and The Baltimore Times, amplifying voices too often left unheard.

What truly sets Blaque Diamond apart is her unwavering dedication to advocacy and empowerment—both on the page and in the community. As the host of the Basic Blaque After Dark podcast and a dynamic panelist and speaker, she sparks candid conversations about healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Her life’s journey as a survivor, mother of twelve (including biological, adopted, and kinship placements), and community leader infuses her writing with emotional depth and genuine compassion.

Beyond her own books, Blaque Diamond uplifts others through school visits, community outreach, and her groundbreaking workbook series, Cracks in the Surface, Strength in the Core: Not Easily Broken, designed to help individuals and families process trauma and find strength.

Visit her website authorblaquediamond.com or browse her Amazon Author page to discover the depth and diversity of her work.

Blaque Diamond isn’t just building stories—she’s building legacies, safe spaces, and hope for generations. We’re honored to share her journey in our “100 Authors to Watch for 2025.”